Nebraska
Gilead is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 25. Residents earn $65,313 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gilead receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Gilead stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Gilead is $65,313, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Gilead is $55,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Gilead experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,313 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,464 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,884 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 262 |
| County GDP | $536M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.18% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $55,000 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.18% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,893/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,556 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1461°N, 97.4151°W |
| County FIPS | 31169 |
Winner: Republican by 60.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.2% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 13.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |